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2026 Best Value Educational Evaluation & Research Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

1 Colleges in the United States
$23,559 Avg Student Debt
$54,659 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2026 Best Value Educational Evaluation & Research Badge [Educational Evaluation & Research](/majors/education/educational-assessment/educational-evaluation-and-research/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

For its 2026 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find the best return on investment for educational evaluation & research students.

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2026 Best Value Educational Evaluation & Research Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in educational evaluation & research, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Educational Evaluation & Research Schools

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Leading the list is University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs, our #1 best value for educational evaluation & research in the Rocky Mountains Region. Set in the city of Colorado Springs, University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,906, while out-of-state students pay about $25,039. Educational Evaluation & Research graduates carry a median of $23,559 in student loans. Educational Evaluation & Research graduates of University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs earn a median of $52,626 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 4 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.

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